The Mission

Daniel is joined by fellow Triple R presenter Vanessa Morris and also Eddie Cubillo, an Associate Dean of Indigenous Research from Melbourne University, and a proud Larrakia man. Together they discuss the recent strides taken towards the Treaty in Victoria, the significance of the agreement and how the process may unfold. With presenter Daniel James.

Daniel Billy, member of the ‘Torres Strait Eight’, which recently recorded a historic win at the United Nations over the Morrison Government and its inaction on climate change, discusses how the campaign originated and how the whirlwind response to its success has felt. Then, Uncle Andrew Gardiner, a proud Wurundjeri man and member of the First Peoples Assembly of Victoria, critiques the Andrew government's controversial decision to rename Maroondah Hospital after the now-deceased Queen Elizabeth. With presenter Daniel James.

Proud Arrernte/Kalkadoon woman Rachel Perkins discusses her new documentary series “The Australian Wars”, and explores why we fail to recognise our rugged history of imperialism and colonial violence. Then, Professor Sandy O’Sullivan, an Associate Professor in Creative Industries at the University of the Sunshine Coast, explains the cultural significance of Queen Elizabeth’s death, and what our response to the matter should look like. With presenter Daniel James.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this episode contains the names of people who have died. In this episode, Daniel pays tribute to the life of actor and activist Uncle Jack Charles. Daniel plays an interview from 2019 with Uncle Jack, in which they discuss his book ‘A Born-Again Blakfella’, life on Cummeragunja Reserve, and why Aboriginal activism matters now more than ever. With presenter Daniel James.

Nerita Waight, CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) discusses the effectiveness of Victoria’s police staffing allocation and how this influences the toxic “tough on crime” theme carried throughout Victoria’s election. And proud Bangerang and Wiradjuri Elder and First People's Assembly of Victoria Co-Chair Aunty Geraldine Atkinson explains the early details of the Victoria Treaty and how the process could now build momentum. With presenter Daniel James.

Michael Bell, Director of the Australian War Memorial, talks about recognising Indigenous servicemen and women who served during the Vietnam conflict. With host Daniel James.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Proud Wamba Wamba, Yorta Yorta, Dhudhuroa and Dja Dja Wurrung woman Ngarra Murray, Executive Lead of Oxfam’s First Peoples Program, speaks about Oxfam's Straight Talk National Summit. Kicking off on August 14, the five-day summit sees more than 50 women from across the country gain invaluable insights into political processes and build on their skills to create positive change in their communities. And Nadine Miles, Principal Legal Officer at the NSW Aboriginal Legal Service, speaks about the significant increase in Aboriginal people who died in custody in NSW in 2021. With presenter Daniel JamesWebsite: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Proud Wiradjuri woman and Minister of Indigenous Affairs the Hon Linda Burney MP talks about the proposed referendum that would enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, and the steps needed to get there. Listeners also share their feelings and memories on the music and life of Archie Roach after his passing this week, and this episode is dedicated to him. With presenter Daniel James.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Dunghutti woman June Riemer, Deputy CEO, First People's Disability Network, talks about the Royal Commission hearings into the NDIS, and the NDIA failing First Nations People; and descendent of the Tagalaka people, Victor Steffensen, Lead Fire Practitioner of the Firesticks Alliance & filmmaker, author, musician, and consultant, explains how traditional Indigenous cultural burning can provide insight into the horrific results of the recently released 2022 State of the Environment Report. With presenter Daniel James.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Shelley Ware, Proud Yankunyjatjara and Wirangu woman, and formerly part of the ground-breaking NITV football program Marngrook, speaks about the 'Stop It At The Start' campaign that aims to reduce violence against women and their children; and Productivity Commissioner Lisa Gropp talks about the new draft protections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts and crafts that have been proposed by the Productivity Commission. With presenter Daniel James.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Associate Professor Annabelle Wilson, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, speaks about a new academic study that has identified what dietitians and nutritionists need to do to make a stronger impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in the communities they serve; and Proud Kamilaroi woman, activist Cheree Toka talks about the successful five-year campaign to permanently fly the Aboriginal Flag on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Presenter Daniel James speaks with Gunditjmara man Tom Molyneaux about his involvement with the recent 'For Kin and Country' exhibition at the Shrine of Remembrance, which explores the personal stories of First Peoples’ service in the Australian Defence Force; and Uncle James Michael 'Widdy' Welsh, who is Treasurer of the Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation, discusses a new animation his organisation produced to try and explain his and others' experiences, as members of the Stolen Generations at Kinchela Boys Home.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Dr. Anita Heiss is a proud Wiradjuri woman, the Professor of Communications at the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit for The University of Queensland, an Ambassador for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, and an activist and an author. She talks with host Daniel James about the re-release of her book, 'Am I Black Enough for You?' ten years on, and its relevance in the current climate. With presenter Daniel James https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Presenter Daniel James speaks to Dr. Emma Lee, Associate Professor, Indigenous Leadership, at the Centre for Social Impact, Swinburne University, and trawlwulwuy woman of tebrakunna country, north-east Tasmania. Dr. Lee tells Daniel about putting forward a legislative model to implement the Uluru Statement from the Heart and a Voice to Parliament, without a referendum. She explores this further in her recent article on The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/first-nations-people-shouldnt-have-to-wait-for-a-referendum-to-get-a-voice-to-parliament-184316Program Page: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Presenter Daniel James talks to Nerita Waight, CEO for the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) about Indigenous imprisonment, the recent IBAC audit of Victoria Police handling of the complaints of Aboriginal people against police officers, and the impact the upcoming Victorian State Election may have on calls for law reform; and Marcus Stewart, Taungurung man and Co-Chair of the First People’s Assembly of Victoria, talks about the appointment of a ‘Treaty Umpire’ which will be grounded in First People's culture, lore and law for the Victorian treaty process.Program Page: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Uluru Youth Manager for the Uluru Youth dialogues, and Cobble Cobble woman, Allira Davis talks with presenter Daniel James about the Uluru Statement From The Heart. To mark the 5th anniversary of the Statement, a new education campaign called 'History Is Calling' has been launched - urging all Australians to act and support a First Nations voice in Parliament. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Professor Eleanor Bourke, Wergaia/Wamba Wamba Elder and the Chair of Yoo-rrook Justice Commission, talks about the launch of the Yoo-rrook Justice Commission and its historic work into truth-telling, investigating past and ongoing injustices experienced by First Peoples in Victoria since colonisation. With guest presenter Vanessa Morris (filling in for Daniel James).Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

To celebrate International Women's day, we hear from Gumbaynggirr woman and PHD-Student Amba-Rose Atkinson who talks about the impact of climate change on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health health; then, Wiradjuri Woman Dr Michelle Kennedy discusses new ways of decolonising research. With guest presenter Vanessa Morris.

Wurundjeri and Ngurai illum Wurrung woman and Yoo-rrook Justice Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter talks about the development of the Roadmap to Hearing Elders’ Voices; and Statewide Community Justice Program leader for the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) and Wiradjuri and Noongar woman Lee-Anne Carter talks about the rise in rates of self-harm of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners in Victorian jails and issues surrounding incarceration. With presenter Daniel James.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Latoya Aroha Rule is an Aboriginal & Māori, Takatāpui person residing on stolen Gadigal land, Sydney. They are undertaking their PhD at University of Technology, Sydney. Latoya speaks to Daniel about the Ban Spit Hoods Collective, who are petitioning for the immediate legislative ban on spit hoods in every state and territory following multiple reports of their use across Australia; and Shakara Liddelow-Hunt researcher and Yamatji woman, tells Daniel about the Walkern Katatdjin (Rainbow Knowledge) project, developed in response to concerns from the Aboriginal LGBTQA+ community about a lack of data on their mental health, and the fact that many do not receive the same level of social support and healthcare as others in their community. With presenter Daniel James.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Wardaman, Luritja, Warramunga and Wagadagam man, and CEO of First Nations Media Australia, Dennis Stokes talks about the ‘Above and Beyond Broadcasting’ report, which explores First Nations media during the pandemic; and Founder and Managing Director of the ‘Strong Brother Strong Sister’ Foundation, Yorta Yorta man Cormach Evans, talks about the suicide crisis amongst the Indigenous population in Victoria. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

CEO of the Elizabeth Morgan House Aboriginal Women's Service Inc (EMHAWS), Kellyanne Andy talks about the work of her organization, particularly amidst the pandemic. Kellyanne also touches on the number of Aboriginal people experiencing domestic violence, as well as incarceration rates of young people, and how this is reflected in the EMHAWS; and Nira illim bulluk man of the Taungurung Nation and Co-Chair of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, Marcus Stewart talks about the Raise the Age campaign and how this affects the work done to negotiate treaty. With presenter Daniel James.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Author and public Historian, Stephen Gapps talks about his new book ‘Gudyarra: The First Wiradyuri War of Resistance - The Bathurst War, 1822–1824’. The book traces the co-ordinated resistance warfare by the Wiradyuri under the leadership of Windradyne, and others such as Blucher and Jingler, that occurred in a vast area across the central west of New South Wales; and Gunai/Kurnai woman, and author Veronica Gorrie talks about her book ‘Black and Blue: A Memoir of Racism and Resilience’. The book tells the story of an Aboriginal woman who worked as a police officer and fought for justice both within and beyond the Australian police force. With presenter Daniel James.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Gooreng Gooreng man, and outgoing Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People, Justin Mohamed reflects on his former role and experiences as Commissioner; and Mutti Mutti man, member of the stolen generation, singer-songwriter, activist, and 3CR broadcaster Kutcha Edwards talks about issues facing First Nations people, including high incarceration rates, and 20 years of Beyond The Bars, 3CR's prison broadcast show. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Yorta Yorta man and Chairperson of the First Nations Foundation, Ian Hamm talks about a range of issues affecting Aboriginal communities. Ian talks about the Black Lives Matter movement, and the importance of technology as a driver to showcase the issues that exist systemically within Australia. He also discusses Australia's deeply flawed justice system and how the system needs to be addressed. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Wiradjuri and Noongar woman, and Statewide Community Justice Program Leader for the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS), Lee-Anne Carter, talks about the ‘Raise the Age’ campaign, which aims to increase the Australian age of criminal responsibility; and Gunnai and Monaro man, and CEO of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations, Paul Paton, talks about the environmental and cultural significance of the Murray-Darling basin. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Chelsea Watego, Munanjahli and South Sea Islander woman born and raised on Yuggera country, and Professor of Indigenous Health at Queensland University of Technology, talks about her collection of essays ‘Another Day in the Colony’. The book exposes the ongoing colonial violence experienced by First Nations people, and has been deemed ground-breaking – and a call to arms. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Bain Attwood, Professor of History at Monash University, discusses his book on Aboriginal activist and Yorta Yorta man, William Cooper. The book titled ‘William Cooper: An Aboriginal Life Story’, is a tribute to the work and life of the extraordinary activist; and Yessie Mosby, Ta Zenadh Kes Masig man, living in the Kulkalgal tribe area in the Central Torres Strait Islands, talks about being a claimant in the human rights complaint to the United Nations over climate change. With presenter Daniel James.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Shaun Burgoyne talks about his career in the AFL, as well as his new book ‘Silk: Football, Family, Respect’; and Wergaia/Wamba Wamba woman and Chair of the Yoo-rrook Justice Commission, Professor Eleanor Bourke, talks about the Commission’s strategic priorities which will guide its task of investigating ongoing injustices faced by First Nations people. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Kuku Yulanji and Mualgal woman, and Chairperson of the Wet Tropics Management Authority, Chrissy Grant, talks about the recent regaining of ownership of the Daintree Tropical Rainforest by its rightful owners, the Kuku Yulanji people; and Gunditjmara woman and CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) talks about the vaccination rates in the Aboriginal community. With presenter Daniel James.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing is a dynamic Aboriginal community-controlled health service aiming to improve access to affordable primary health care in urban Melbourne. Wamba Wamba woman and Chief Executive Officer at First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing Karinda Taylor talks about how the Aboriginal community has been coping in a few Melbourne COVID hotspots. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Lee-Anne Carter, Statewide Community Justice Programs Leader at Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, talks about the Federal Court case that has been launched against the Morrison Government, seeking fair and equal access to the Age Pension for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; and Wuthathi descendent and CEO of The Healing Foundation Fiona Cornforth talks about the importance of access to information for Stolen Generations survivors. With presenter Daniel James.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Proud Wirlomin-Noongar woman and author Claire G. Coleman talks about her new book ‘Lies, Damned Lies: A Personal Exploration of the Impact of Colonisation’, a book taking the reader on a journey through the past, present and future; and Muruwari and Gomeroi man and investigative journalist and filmmaker Allan Clarke talks about his documentary ‘The Bowraville Murders’, which is screening on SBS, and shines a light on a case that has left many in Bowraville disillusioned and enraged with the justice system. With presenter Daniel James.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Presenter, producer, and journalist Karla Grant talks about the situation surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak in Wilcannia, as well as her report on the situation for 'Living Black'; and Torres Strait Islander man and author Thomas Mayor talks about his new book ‘Dear Son’, sharing heartfelt letters written by First Nations men about life, masculinity, love, culture and racism. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Brendan Kennedy, Tatti Tatti man and delegate for Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations (MLDRIN), talks about the impact of mismanagement and inaction on the rivers, explaining the significance of the rivers to the Aboriginal community, cultural flows research, and the impact of the Victorian Government’s withholding of monetary resources and lack of action; and Paul Paton, Gunnai, Monaro and Gunditjmara man and CEO of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations (FVTOC) talks about the new Victorian Traditional Owner Cultural Landscapes Strategy, which provides a framework and tangible actions, underpinning the work by the Department of Environmental Land and Water on future forests and parks management, as well as strengthening Traditional Owner nation resilience. With presenter Daniel James.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Shannon Drake, Proud Wamba Wamba/Jaara woman and Executive Manager of Health and Wellbeing at the Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative in Shepparton, talks about the positive response from the local Indigenous community regarding the recent virus outbreak. Shannon talks about the operations at Rumbalara, touching on the holistic approach to services that the organization provides. And Steven Clarke, Proud Arabana and Erawirung man, talks about his role as Centre Manager of the new Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership at the University of Melbourne, a home for education, engagement and research to support the self-determined growth of Indigenous businesspeople, companies and communities around the country. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Gunnai-Gunditjmara woman, and Senator representing the Australians Greens, Lidia Thorpe, talks about the realities of the most recent ‘Closing the Gap’ report, as well as her experience as a Senator in Canberra. Senator Thorpe also discusses the Victorian Government’s Twelve Apostles offshore drilling plans; and Lionel Austin, Manager of the Preventative Health Unit at the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) provides an insight into the Covid-19 vaccine rollout for Aboriginal communities. For any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people wanting to get vaccinated through VAHS, call 03 9419 3000 to contact the Fitzroy clinic, and 03 8592 3902 to contact the Epping clinic. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Description: Palawa woman and artist Thelma Beeton talks about her artwork featured in Banj Banj/nawnta, an exhibition presented by The Torch at Counihan Gallery. Thelma talks about the meaning behind her artwork, as well as her connection with her best friend Stacey; and Tiriki Onus, Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung artist, filmmaker, academic, and Head of the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music at the University of Melbourne, talks about his documentary Ablaze, which is screening at the Melbourne International Film Festival, and explores the life of his grandfather, civil rights activist and filmmaker Bill Onus. With presenter Vanessa Morris filling in for Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Proud Wiradjuri woman, author, activist, and social commentator Professor Anita Heiss discusses her new novel Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray: River of Dreams, with presenter Daniel James. In this special long-form interview, Anita also discusses the surge of new writing by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors, and the place that First Nations writing now holds in the cultural landscape. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

SNAICC CEO and Arrernte/Luritja woman Catherine Liddle, talks about the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, which is coming up on 4th August; and Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Warung artist Jandamarra Cadd discusses collaborating on the statue of Nova Peris, which is currently on display at Federation Square. With presenter Vanessa Morris, filling in for Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Bandjalung artist, writer, curator and activist Djon Mundine discusses the King and Wood Malleson contemporary First Nations Art Award and exhibition, which is showing at 45Downstairs. With presenter Vanessa Morris, filling in for Daniel James.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

ANU Emeritus Professor Jon Altman discusses his recent article on the harmful policy legacies of the Northern Territory Intervention, which was instilled fourteen years ago. With presenter Daniel James. Article: https://arena.org.au/lest-we-forget-the-harmful-policy-legacies-of-the-northern-territory-intervention/Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Gamilaraay man, founder and CEO of Indigenous X, Luke Pearson, joins presenter Daniel James to discuss an article that he and Natalie Cromb wrote for Indigenous X about Critical Race Theory. Article: https://indigenousx.com.au/critical-race-theory-what-isnt-it/Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Victorian Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People and Gooreng Gooreng man, Justin Mohamed, joins presenter Daniel James to discuss the ‘Our Youth, Our Way’ report, the result of a three year inquiry looking at solutions into the crisis of the over-representation of Aboriginal kids in custody. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-missionReport: https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/upholding-childrens-rights/systemic-inquiries/our-youth-our-way/

Grant Hansen, Taungarung man, broadcaster, footy commentator and co-host of the Marngrook Footy Show discusses Adam Goodes declining the AFL Hall of Fame invitation; and Tanna Draper Nagas, a teacher at Lilydale Heights College, talks about teaching kids, role models, and how her Indigenous identity feeds into her teaching. With presenter Daniel James.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Catherine Liddle, Arrernte/Luritja woman and CEO of SNAICC, the National Voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, discusses the crisis of the over representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out of home care; and Selwyn Button, Board Member of the Lowitja Institute, talks about the fourth anniversary of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and the significance of it winning the Sydney Peace Prize. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Services, Yorta Yorta woman Nerita Waight, talks about how Victoria’s bail laws disproportionately affect Aboriginal women, and also what the recent Budget cuts have meant for the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Services; and Kado Muir, Chairperson of the National Native Title Council, discusses what the one-year anniversary of the destruction of the Juukan Caves, and what needs to be done to ensure devastation like this doesn’t happen again. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Newly Appointed Chair of Victoria's Historic Truth-Telling Commission, the Yoo-rrook Justice Commission, Professor Eleanor Bourke, discusses the importance of truth-telling for our collective history; and Ian Hamm, Chair of the Board of Directors at First Nations Foundation, discusses his recent article for The Age in which he outlines why it is so crucial to move the conversation about truth telling from a place of deficit. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Professor Sandy O’Sullivan, a Wiradjuri person and an expert on critical race theory, discusses anti-racism and why there has been pushback from the Right; and Dr Emma Lee explores the proposed changes to the school curriculum in Australia, which would include more First Nations content. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Tati Tati man Brendan Kennedy, a delegate for Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations, talks to Daniel about The Murray Darling River Basin and what has gone wrong; and Professor Bronwyn Carlson from Macquarie University discusses Australia’s silence on violence against Indigenous women.’ With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission